She's just beautiful!  Just like her mom. 

She was on the ledge a few minutes ago too, great to see she's doing so well! 

 

Footnote: In my research on George - I discovered that Duncan from Hamilton (who just moved to Niagara Falls nest site this Spring) was nesting at the South end of the bridge where George was born for a few years prior to 2013  (including 2012 before construction started).

There was construction on the South end so he and his mate were forced to move - and he could have moved to the North portion where George was born. The male was banded black/black but they were unable to read his bands at that time.

And of course with more construction being done on bridges there - it looks like Duncan moved to Niagara Falls some time last year or early this year.

So it's entirely possible George is Duncan's son, which would make him Madame X and Surge's grandson and explain why he chose this area. Of course we'll never be able to prove it as it's circumstantial evidence but what are the odds that 2 Canadian birds would have been nesting on the same bridge at opposite ends.

New Resident Male at Yellow Pages
July 17, 2015 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages

Bruce Massey Reports:

Over the past week I have made several trips out to the Yellow Pages nest site to try and confirm the resident adults band numbers.  Prompted by Marion’s observations of no appearance or serious defense by Rueben during her site visits and the lack of young this year, I was determined to confirm that both Rueben and Linn were still here and running the territory.  I was able to get Linn’s band number earlier in the week, black 91 over green V with a silver USFW band.  The male was much more challenging.

On Monday, I was able to get a partial read of the black over green band and knew right away that this was probably NOT Rueben.  The adults were also behaving like they were in courtship.  I finally got a perfect look at the band and the male is black 54 over green W with a silver USFW band.  Tracy contacted a few people in search of his identity and it turns out that he is George, hatched at the North Grand Island bridge in 2013. If he continues to hold this territory then he will be Linn’s new mate for the 2016 season.

We have not seen Rueben at all and have no idea of his current status.  We do know that he was from Wisconsin, hatched in 2003 and at 12 he was getting on in years.  Many of our older males this year have lost their territories to younger newcomers and it looks like that is the case here.  If this occurred at some point during the nesting season (we were all busy at fledge watches and so unable to be on site to witness any changes) that might explain the clutch of eggs that were lost.

I'd leave it up - I know it would suck for us but always good to give them a choice especially as there is a new pair in town.  May be some juggling around to establish boundaries?

Fantastic news!  Very happy for them and all of you!  Hope the little one continues to do well. 

 

What a great view you have MAK!  That must be amazing, you can sit out and have a coffee and the 'rents' come to visit 

Or, what is the norm, see them fly by from my recliner in the living room! 

  

What a great view you have MAK!  That must be amazing, you can sit out and have a coffee and the 'rents' come to visit 

  Juvies! Beauty! 

 

Beachville Quarries - New female on site with Joe from Hamilton.  This is where Rhiannon from Yellow Pages was last year.  Hope she is okay where ever she is.

CPF has posted a photo of the new female banded Black over Green - looks like a 6 could be the second number and AX on the bottom.  Billie's sister Virginia was banded 76/AX so I'm wondering if it's her?  Or if it's a 5 - McKay from UB was banded 75/AX.  Hard to tell 100% from the photo but I think it's a 6.

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2015/07/sightings/beachville-quarries-nest-site-two-eggs-currently-being-incubated-with-2-older-eggs-abandoned/

Edit to add:  Tracy sees 76/AX too which would make her Virginia, Billie's sister.  Will wait for 'official' confirmation.

I did light a candle for Bronx just now.  I got to a screen where I was able to type a message and add my country and name but it seemed to be just a 'general' page.  When I tried to search for Bronx, I saw other people's candles but it didn't me an option to add my name there. 

Anyway, it's the thought that counts.

I wonder if it's a problem with the country. In the other group someone from Australia tried to light a candle & got something similar.

I'll light a few extras for you...

Thanks kitty!

I did light a candle for Bronx just now.  I got to a screen where I was able to type a message and add my country and name but it seemed to be just a 'general' page.  When I tried to search for Bronx, I saw other people's candles but it didn't me an option to add my name there. 

Anyway, it's the thought that counts.

From Rich at TS.

 OK, here's the update. The DEC was just here, they picked Bronx up and whisked him away to the rehab clinic. Bronx was calm, not panicked at all, the heart was beating strong the DEC officer said. A good sign. One of the back legs looked injured but the DEC guys didn't seem overly worried at this point. If I hear anything new over the next days, you'll know. 2:45pm

    Sure hope he will be okay and able to get back home soon!